Saman Villas

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Activities and Attractions

Superb natural and cultural wonders

Perched dramatically above one of Sri Lanka’s finest beaches, Saman Villas offers a great range of water-based activities, such as scuba diving, deep sea fishing and cruises. Nearby are the sleepy fishing village of Aturuwella, historic gardens, scenic walks, fish markets, a Buddhist temple and, of course, shopping – particularly for crafts, antiques and beautiful Sri Lankan gemstones.

A little further afield lie natural wonders such as the giant sea turtle hatchery at Kosgoda, coral reefs, Kaneliya rainforest, and the superb World Heritage listed Sinharaja Forest Reserve, home of the country’s last extensive area of tropical rainforest. Another must is the 16th-century town of Galle, home of magnificent old Dutch fortifications that are also on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Activities include:

• Badminton
• Billiards/snooker
• Birdwatching
• Deep sea fishing
• River cruising and safaris
• Scuba diving
• Shopping for handicrafts
• Spa treatments
• Swimming
• Table tennis
• Walking
• Yoga

Natural attractions include:

• Coral Sanctuary, Hikkaduwa (coral reef)
• Kaneliya rainforest
• Kosgoda turtle hatchery
• Sinharaja Forest Reserve
• Village trekking route
• Wildlife

‘Man-made’ attractions include:

• Beruwala Fish Market
• Brief Garden, Kalawila (tropical gardens)
• Buddhist Shrine, Kalutara Viharaya
• Buddhist Temple, Kande Viharaya
• Club Inter Sport (water sports, tennis, squash, etc)
• Historic Galle
• Local handicrafts
• Lunuganga (historic estate and gardens)

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